Month guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in August
What August is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Still very hot and stormy, but crowds fall once Florida schools return in mid-August.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 3rd-warmest month in Orlando: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, mostly dry weather and the EPCOT flower festival, with spring-break and Easter crowds before May quietens down.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins (usually late August)
- Halloween parties begin at Magic Kingdom (usually from August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Loch Haven Park
Orlando Science Center
In Loch Haven Park north of Downtown, the Orlando Science Center has four floors of hands-on exhibits, a dinosaur hall, a giant-screen theatre and an observatory with a large refractor telescope used on some evenings.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Theme park · Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
Arrive before the official opening time; the first hour and the afternoon parade are the quietest moments for the most popular rides.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
Theme park · Walt Disney World
EPCOT
EPCOT combines rides such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Soarin' with World Showcase, a lakeside ring of pavilions representing 11 countries, each with its own food, shops and architecture.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
Theme park · Walt Disney World
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Head to Galaxy's Edge or Toy Story Land at opening, as queues there build quickly.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Orlando?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Orlando in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still very hot and stormy, but crowds fall once Florida schools return in mid-August.
+How warm is Orlando in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.